Reporting to Manager, Engineering & Environment, the Environmental Lead is responsible for the environmental sustainability initiatives of the City, ensuring compliance and recommending best practices. The Environmental Lead is also the point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders on environmental initiatives for the City. This will include items such as the execution and implementation of the Environmental Master Plan, recommendation on achieving the City’s environmental goals, and participation in regional collaborative partnership on environmental sustainability initiatives.

What YOU’RE Responsible for:

Be the primary resource for environmental sustainability initiatives of the City.
Help ensure the City is compliant with environmental legislation by monitoring legislation and leading research on best practices, industry standards, and emerging trends, and provide recommendations on courses of action
Coordinate the management of environmental site assessments and responses to land parcel reviews as well as manage and ensure the completion of environmental file review requests.
Oversee the City’s environmental monitoring program, including tasks such as overseeing the consultant’s work for annual snowmelt facility testing.
Lead and coordinate with other departments and stakeholders the implementation of the Environmental Master Plan and prepare annual reporting on benchmarks and achievements.
Educate staff and provide support to other departments to ensure progress towards environmental vision
Manage the City’s environmental initiatives to ensure the organization is meeting the expectations of public and stakeholders
Act as the City representative, or as a contact, for regional environmental sustainability and waste reduction groups to collaborate on environmental initiatives and to provide information.
Lead and/or provide support on the City’s waste reduction and waste diversion initiatives, including coordinating annual recycling waste roundups and waste audits.
Lead the City’s waste management and waste reduction school education program, including coordinating the presentation schedule and giving presentations to school classrooms.
Ensure adherence to Legislative regulations, Safety Directives and procedures and all respectful workplace standards.
Report unsafe conditions and near miss incidents promptly.
Attend regular safety meetings and promote a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned

What YOU Bring:

A bachelor's degree focusing on Environmental Sciences, or a related field or equivalent
Designation or be on a pathway to become designated as a professional in a relevant profession (Biologist, Agrologist, Geologist. Engineer etc.) and/or accreditation in a sustainability related profession (MCIP, EP, LEED, etc.) is preferred
5 years’ experience in an environmental sustainability focused setting; related experience in municipal operations or in a public sector environment would be considered an asset
Knowledge of environmental policies, legislation, and best practices
Project management, strategic planning and contract management experience is an asset
Well-developed research skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with conflict as well as communicate respectfully and positively with both internal and external stakeholders
Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills and experience
A valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license
Equivalencies will be considered, candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower pay band.

What WE Offer:

A salary range of $83,447.00- $108,872.40 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
13-month Term opportunity
Employer paid Health and Dental Benefits
Access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program
Eligibility to participate in our Earned Day off and Hybrid Work Program
Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
And an amazing team to work with!!

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by April 2, 2024.

The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

Information For Applicants:

Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Environmental Lead - 13-Month Term